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Canon R6 Mark II Review: The Best Hybrid on the Market | Rangefinder
February 1, 2023 - With this camera not having a stacked sensor like the much more expensive R3, you will get some rolling shutter and warping shooting sports with clubs (tennis, baseball, golf, etc), but the 40 fps, combined with a raw file burst mode of 110 ...
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II
The R6 II also shares one feature ... for Canon's more pro-oriented bodies: the 'Rate' button on the top left shoulder. It can apply star ratings in the field while reviewing images in playback mode, which are readable by most photo editing software. The R6 II has the same 1.62M-dot, 3" rear touchscreen as its predecessor, along with the same 3.68M-dot electronic viewfinder that can run at either 60 or 120 fps, with 0.76x ... The EOS R6 II arrives in one of the most competitive parts of the market, facing off against some very capable competition. We think it rises to the challenge.
Long time users. How's the r6 mark ii treating you?
I'm using R6 for 3 years and R6ii for 1 year now. I'm using both for professional video use. Answering your questions: Canon Log video is HEVC 4:2:2 10-bit. This means no Nvidia or AMD graphics cards have hardware acceleration for this video codec (only latest Intel graphics and Apple M1 or newer). If you have a stronger CPU, you can edit without proxies. Otherwise, it's required to have proxies. I don't have to use proxies for simple projects. If you underexpose Clog-3, your shadows will be just grey areas of noise. Use the histogram and assess the ideal exposure. On most shots, I tend to overexpose by one or two stops if require more details in shadows. One thing I miss on the R6ii is the lack of Clog-1. If I can't plan what shots are going to be in slow motion I prefer to shoot everything in 50/60fps with 360° shutter and deliver great looking full speed footage and a bit blurrier slow-mo. I rarely use Focus peaking while manually focusing but it's alright, I guess. EF adapter is great. Lightning fast focus on EF 16-35L ii, 24-70L ii, 70-200L ii. I wouldn't say RF lenses are any faster, though the majority RF lenses I work with are non L fixed lenses which all have slow AF, and the bulky 28-70L F/2.0, which has fast autofocus. I love how the end result looks when an experienced colorist does the final grade. Overexposed footage is way cleaner, but pushing it too far does harm as well (clipping aside). You can also just apply the official Canon LUT, tweak the curves little, and it looks pretty good on its own. More on reddit.com
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January 28, 2024Finally pulled the trigger on the r6 mark ii... right choice?
New gear always comes out, if you're happy with the gear you have just think of it as a future purchase consideration contender when you look at next upgrading. More on reddit.com
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June 9, 2025r6ii cons and pros
Pros: Full-Frame Sensor with IBIS Its inherited AF from the higher tier R3 but somehow has a higher burst rate at 40 FPS vs 30 FPS on the R3 Has excellent good video and photo capability which suits your needs of being a hybrid camera Has Clog3 for extra dynamic range if you want to get more control for video Has 6k RAW recording capabilities when recording to an external recorder Cons: Because of the higher burst rate, it is only 24 MP, but for the most part this is plenty for most people RF mount is still limited and you are inlinced to get pricier native RF options to get the most out of your camera (inherent in the RF ecosystem actually) Can be larger/heavier for some but this can be a pro if you like wide grips Non-full sized HDMI port is prone to damage, assuming you are using an external recorder The R8 exists, inheriting all the benefits but in a smaller body and lacking IBIS and some other features More on reddit.com
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October 21, 2024Finally ordered my dream camera, the R6 mark ii, couldn't be happier! What's your experience with this camera?
Works like a dream. I had an RP before and the improvement in both autofocus and low light performance is incredible. I think it can even push your lenses further, which might be a big advantage if you want more compact lenses, or just better overall image quality. More on reddit.com
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II Review
The Canon EOS R6 Mark II's tested imaging sensor readout speed is 14.5ms (rolling shutter), considerably faster than the R6's and slightly faster than the R5's about 16.3ms readout time.
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Review of the Canon R6 Mark II | ThruMyLens
February 23, 2025 - Auto focus and frame rate are quite similar to the much more expensive Canon R3. Mechanical shutter performance remains at 12FPS on both the R6 and the R6 Mark II, but electronic shutter performance doubles output to a blistering 40FPS on the R6II.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II review - a powerful Canon | Amateur Photographer
October 27, 2025 - Image credit: Andy Westlake · Another area where the specs impress is with regards to video. The EOS R6 Mark II offers 4K recording at 60 fps from the full sensor width, with 6K oversampling for increased detail.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II Review by Ken Rockwell
Canon EOS R6 Mark II Review by Ken Rockwell
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II review: An improvement to a winning formula - Videomaker
May 10, 2023 - The R6 Mark II captures 180 frames per second in 1080p for 60 minutes or longer before overheating and battery life becomes an issue. Unfortunately, autofocus is not as good in this mode, but tweaking the settings may help.
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r/canon on Reddit: Long time users. How's the r6 mark ii treating you?
January 28, 2024 -
It has been some time since its release and it is just difficult to trust these youtube reviewers these days vs every day professionals. They give great details about the product but only using it for what, few weeks maybe? I would love to hear some long time reviews.
I do photo and video work. I feel it could handle just about anything but I am curious with the day to day use. I am not currently using Canon but I am just unhappy with my current system and I am just ready to be out of it at whatever costs. I have used and edited Sonys before but it has been a long time since I have had experience with the Canon system and I am curious if this could be a great option to consider.
- How do you find the footage edits being IPB codec? If needing to make proxies, it isn't a deal breaker but would nice for short personal projects if it isn't 100% necessary.
- Also with the codec, do you find that the shadows get muddy similar to what is seen with the sony a7iv codecs? Typically in less than desirable lighting conditions.
- I have read that 60p frame skips/choppy. This true? Remedies if so?
- Does it have manual focus video peaking? I couldn't find clarity on this for some reason. Which I have a monitor that does that I will be using but sometimes going raw camera only is nice for certain tight situations.
- When using autofocus, do you find the RF to EF adapter is less reliable than native in a big way?
- How does CLOG3 grade with the codec? Can it stretch well without breaking?
Currently I have my sights set on the R6ii and the a7iv. Both great cameras obviously but not having cropped 60p would be a very welcomed feature.
For photography I have no concerns, I was happy with the 80d and 6d back in the day so I am sure they have greatly improved since then.
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I'm using R6 for 3 years and R6ii for 1 year now. I'm using both for professional video use. Answering your questions: Canon Log video is HEVC 4:2:2 10-bit. This means no Nvidia or AMD graphics cards have hardware acceleration for this video codec (only latest Intel graphics and Apple M1 or newer). If you have a stronger CPU, you can edit without proxies. Otherwise, it's required to have proxies. I don't have to use proxies for simple projects. If you underexpose Clog-3, your shadows will be just grey areas of noise. Use the histogram and assess the ideal exposure. On most shots, I tend to overexpose by one or two stops if require more details in shadows. One thing I miss on the R6ii is the lack of Clog-1. If I can't plan what shots are going to be in slow motion I prefer to shoot everything in 50/60fps with 360° shutter and deliver great looking full speed footage and a bit blurrier slow-mo. I rarely use Focus peaking while manually focusing but it's alright, I guess. EF adapter is great. Lightning fast focus on EF 16-35L ii, 24-70L ii, 70-200L ii. I wouldn't say RF lenses are any faster, though the majority RF lenses I work with are non L fixed lenses which all have slow AF, and the bulky 28-70L F/2.0, which has fast autofocus. I love how the end result looks when an experienced colorist does the final grade. Overexposed footage is way cleaner, but pushing it too far does harm as well (clipping aside). You can also just apply the official Canon LUT, tweak the curves little, and it looks pretty good on its own.
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I've been shooting with Canon cameras for almost 20 years (time flies) and owned the original Rebel, 20D, 30D, up to the 1D IIN and 1D III and eventually the 5D IV. The 5D IV image was spectacular. I eventually got the R and it was a slight step back from the 5D IV for IQ (Slightly noisier). But got the R6 II when it came out and it's the best camera I've ever owned for both image quality and autofocus... as well as for video. I shoot hockey in low lit arenas and it never misses focus and ISO 6400 is ridiculously clean - better than any camera I've used. Dynamic range is also better than any camera I've used. I can pull up shadows unlike any camera. I thought the 5D IV was great but this is better. And the files are actually sharper so even though it's a few MP less, I can print any size with amazing results (then again I've printed 8MP files on billboards that looked amazing). I can shoot 12,800 images now that are about as clean as ISO 1600 on 1D and 20/30D cams. With that said, I only shoot with the mechanical/first curtain shutter. I never use electronic because image quality always takes a hit (even on the new R5 II). And as a sports photographer for 12 years using the 10 fps on the 1D III which was blazing fast, 12 fps is more than enough. I never miss a shot and culling even 12 fps bursts is already a pain, I can't imagine 40 fps. For video the 60 fps on the R6 II has been the best on the market since it was released, tied with the R3. It's full frame oversampled, something the A7IV, S5 II can't say as they are cropped. The new z6 III is the only other cam in the price range I think to have that and it just came out. Even the new R5 II has worse 4k60 than the R6 II as it is line skipped and very soft (like the original R5). I shoot mostly in 4k60 so this cam is great. The two things I would have liked is for them to keep Clog 1 as an option...unsure why they removed that. Also, 4k120 would be so nice, even if it was cropped like the z6III (I know that mode is very noisy on the z6III though).
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My Review of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II: Is It Better Than the First Version? | Fstoppers
January 6, 2023 - There is a high frame rate of 180 fps. Other options are a false color display and recording proxies. There is a dedicated switch for video, giving full access to the PASM options.
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Canon R6 Mark III: Hidden Strengths and Hard Limits | Fstoppers
November 29, 2025 - Julia Trotti tests the Canon EOS R6 Mark III's eye AF, burst modes, and video capabilities in real portraits and events. Honest look at where this hybrid excels and where it struggles in heat.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark III Field Test: Heat, Autofocus, and 40 fps | Fstoppers
January 18, 2026 - You hear about burst shooting at 40 fps, how the buffer behaves in this kind of nonstop work, and what the electronic viewfinder feels like when you’re mostly waiting for birds to land instead of tracking birds in flight.
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My Review of The 10 Best Canon R6 Mark II Features That Impressed Me
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r/canon on Reddit: Finally pulled the trigger on the r6 mark ii... right choice?
June 9, 2025 -
Hi guys.
After thinking and debating which camera to buy, I finally chose the r6 mark ii with the Canon RF 50mm f/1.2L USM.
I mainly shoot for instagram, model shootings, streetstyle, lifestyle, cars.
Now: hearing that the r3 sensor will be in the mark iii that's likely to come out this year I'm re thinking my choice... should I have waited a bit longer and see whats gonna come? However, the price will be significantly more expensive than the current mark ii.
What do you think? Thanks!
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None of whatever the rumored upgrade there could be would make a noticeable difference in the type of photography you're looking to do. Enjoy the camera and the money you saved.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II
The full-frame Canon EOS R6 Mark II delivers blisteringly fast autofocus and tracking boosted by smart subject recognition for impressive stills and video.
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II review
Plus, with Raw burst mode, you can shoot at 30 FPS with up to 15 frames buffered with the shutter halfway depressed. These are captured at the point when the shutter button is fully depressed, making it easier to capture tricky fleeting moments. There's also a five-second pre-record feature for video capture. The Canon EOS R6 Mark II ... The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is an enthusiast-level camera with features and performance that make it an attractive option for professional use.
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EOS R6 Mark II Body
Introducing a standard full-frame camera evolved with hybrid features for still and movie shooting. The EOS R6 Mark II enables various photographic expressions that transcend boundaries between recording personal life and professional production purposes, as well as between photo shooting and movie shooting. Achieve creativity in everyday life with the EOS R6 Mark II.
Price $1,999.00
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II for wildlife photography - Review
March 1, 2023 - Now to the most exciting improvements of the R6 Mark II, the camera can shoot double the frame rate of the original R6. So instead of 20 frames per second, it can fire off 40 frames per second when the electronic shelter is engaged with the ...
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I Tested the Canon R6 Mark III—And It Just Became My #1 Full-Frame Camera | PCMag
Canon EOS R6 Mark III
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High Frame Rate - EOS R6 Mark II
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